Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle After the intricate spins and complex artistry of Alsya Liu’s performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, it’s no secret that the popularity of skating is on the rise. While figure skating remains one of the most popular winter sports globally, few recognize its land counterpart; roller skating. For Mason High…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted daily routines, students’ memories of online classes and toilet paper shortages have faded. But for some Mason City School CyberComets who spent the 2020–21 school year online, that distance inspired a multi‑year project to reflect on their experience. On March 13, 2026, five…
Lippy Pullen | The Chronicle For many high school athletes, the goal is to keep playing at the next level. At Mason High School (MHS), the pathway for reaching that goal is changing, as growing numbers of senior baseball players are choosing to ditch the status quo and commit to community or junior colleges rather…
Nicole D’Silva | The Chronicle Students are learning how to weld grills, build tables and assemble a shed through the Skilled Trades Workshop, a program from Jan. 6 to May 5 that gives students experience in the trades. The workshop is sponsored by Creative Contracting Inc., M/I Homes, Elite Welding Academy and the MADE HUB…
Maria Ataya | The Chronicle Energy drinks have become a common sight in schools, bringing new flavors, brands and a growing impact on students’ bodies with them. Health experts warn that energy drinks’ high caffeine content and marketing are contributing to increased dependence and potential health risks. Despite intake recommendations from professionals, many students regularly…
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle At Mason High School (MHS), students are increasingly connecting with cultures beyond their own through travel, personal relationships, the arts and so much more. For many, these experiences have helped shape how they perceive the world and their place in it. Junior Navya Karthick Prabhu said that for her, dance…
Hailey Degroff | The Chronicle At 6’8” tall, Lenin Aguilar is a hard figure to miss, but his impact at Mason High School goes beyond simple physics. While football remains his primary focus, the senior has spent his high school career quietly dismantling the myth that modern athletes must specialize to succeed. By balancing time…
Kaiya Lakes | Managing Editor | The Chronicle In the 70s and early 80s, deafness and hearing loss were viewed primarily as a disability, a medical issue that required a medical solution. Over the years, deaf culture has changed and evolved into a community of people proud of their diagnosis and their language, American Sign…
